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Antonino Buccellato was born in Sicily, Italy, and has always had a passion for cooking.  Right after high school, Nino attended a five-year culinary school in Palermo, Italy.  During this time he also worked at various restaurant jobs during his summers and weekends.

A couple of years after graduation, Nino moved to the US to help in his family's restaurants in Pennsylvania and later Arizona.  In 2001, he met his future wife Maria.  Maria grew up near Palermo, Italy and worked with her brother, an accomplished chef.  In 2002, Nino and Maria married.

In 2003, Nino and Maria opened the first restaurant of their own in Maricopa, Arizona.  By 2005, it had become the most popular place in town, winning four "Best of Maricopa" awards; Best Pizza, Best Pasta, Best Calzones, and Best Subs.  Now Nino and Maria have brought their award-winning cuisine to Gila Bend.

A number of their loyal customers from Maricopa now make the 39-mile drive, on occasion, just to enjoy the Buccellato's cuisine.  They look forward to serving you lunch and dinner at their 4300 square-foot facility.  Whether you're eating-in, or dining-out, stop by Little Italy... You won't be sorry!